‘Uncle Sargam’ Famous Puppeteer Farooq Qaiser Passes away at 75
Farooq Qaiser the man behind ‘Uncle Sargam’ passed away in Islamabad on Friday due to a cardiac arrest.
He was suffering from heart ailment from quite some time; and was rushed to the hospital after the attack but couldn’t make it to life confirmed his family.
Uncle Sargam was an iconic name for the children of 80’s & 90’s; which Farooq Qaiser conducted in his puppet show called Kaliyan. His duo with another character on the show, Maasi Museebatay, achieved legendary status over the years.
About Farooq Qaiser
Farooq Qaiser born on October 25, 1935 was a columnist, television artist, TV show director, puppeteer, script writer, and voice actor. He also wrote some comic books but was well known for his fictional puppet character Uncle Sargam. He was honored with the Presidential Pride of Performance for his service to art in 1993.
Condolences for the departed soul
PM Imran Khan tweeted that how he was not just a performer but he would also raise awareness on social injustice and issues in his show. Saddened to hear the news PM Khan shared condolences for the family.
Saddened to learn of Farooq Qaiser’s death. He was not just a performer but would constantly raise awareness about social injustices and issues. My condolences and prayers go to his family.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 14, 2021
Similarly, Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry; and many more expressed sorrow on the demise of this great artist; and how He and His work will be missed.
عوامی مسائل کو طنزومزاح سے بیان کرنے کے بہترین ماہر تھے۔
انکل سرگم اپنے فن اور شخصیت کی وجہ سے ہر عمر کے لوگوں میں مقبول تھے۔
شعبہ صحافت اور ٹیلیویژن میں انکا خلا کبھی پر نہیں ہوگا۔
اللہ تعالی فاروق قیصر کے درجات بلند کرے؛ انکو جنت میں اعلی مقام عطافرمائے۔2/2
— Sheikh Rashid Ahmed (@ShkhRasheed) May 14, 2021
RIP Farooq Qaiser Sahib, A tribute by PM @ImranKhanPTI just reaffirms how big is the loss caused by the death of Farooq Qaiser, he relived centuries old craft of “PutliTamasha” and created unforgettable character of #UncleSargam … ll always be missed https://t.co/RPdVEHIu6i
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) May 14, 2021
